All posts by Laurel Martinez
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Laurel Martinez | December 9, 2016
Hill Country Happenings: December 11 – December 17, 2016
Nothing says holiday cheer like wandering through one of the many bazaars or a neighborhood of Christmas lights....
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Laurel Martinez | November 26, 2016
Hill Country Happenings: November 27 – December 3, 2016
The season is just getting started this week in the Hill Country. These family events are sure to...
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Laurel Martinez | November 19, 2016
Hill Country Happenings: November 20 – November 26, 2016
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the Hill Country. Celebrate all we have to be thankful for with...
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Laurel Martinez | November 12, 2016
Hill Country Happenings: November 13 – November 19, 2016
From farmer's markets to yoga, and all the music in between. Here are a few of this week's...
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Laurel Martinez | November 10, 2016
‘Don’t Mess With Texas’: More Than Words
"Don't Mess With Texas." It is an anti-litter campaign that was launched in 1986. The campaign had a...
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Laurel Martinez | November 5, 2016
Hill Country Happenings: November 6 – November 12, 2016
From farmer's markets to yoga, and all the music in between. Here are a few of this week's...
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Laurel Martinez | November 3, 2016
5 Things to Discover in Pearsall, Texas
South of San Antonio on Highway 35, lies the town of Pearsall, Texas - the county seat of...
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Laurel Martinez | October 27, 2016
5 Things to Explore in Jonestown
Jonestown, Texas is known as the "Gateway to the Hill Country" for good reason. Just twenty miles Northwest...
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Laurel Martinez | October 26, 2016
10 Things Texans are Tired of Explaining to Everybody
Texans may have written the book on hospitality, but it doesn't mean we have unlimited patience when it...
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Laurel Martinez | October 21, 2016
Falkenstein Castle: A Texas-Sized Fairy Tale in the Hill Country
In Burnet, Texas, stands Falkenstein Castle, the home, and public venue, of Terry and Kim Young. The castle's...
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Laurel Martinez | October 20, 2016
10 Natural Wonders in Texas You Must Check Out
The great state of Texas is a sprawling tribute to all the very best that nature has to...
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Laurel Martinez | October 17, 2016
Autumnal Paradise: Lost Maples State Natural Area
Just a three-hour drive from Austin lies the autumnal paradise, Lost Maples State Natural Area. Home to Uvalde...
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Laurel Martinez | October 17, 2016
10 Places Around Austin Everyone Should Visit
Austin is a city teeming with art, culture, and well...weirdness. It's why we love it. Quirks and all....
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Laurel Martinez | August 19, 2016
5 Highly Recommended Things To Do in Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a chain of some of the best lakes in Texas - clear water, restaurants, and...
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Laurel Martinez | August 15, 2016
5 Things to Explore in Kendalia, Texas
Kendalia, Texas is a little town nestled deep in the Hill Country and home to the oldest dance...
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Laurel Martinez | August 15, 2016
5 Marvelous Things To Do in Mason, Texas
Mason, Texas is the "the gem of the Hill Country," with rugged Texas landscape, and unique historic, recreational,...
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Laurel Martinez | July 25, 2016
5 Fun Facts About Meridian, Texas
Meridian is a unique and special town. Rolling hills and stunning vistas grant a serene location to de-stress....
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Laurel Martinez | July 25, 2016
5 Things You Should Know About Hamilton, Texas
The Hill Country town of Hamilton is known as "what a hometown should be," but there are still...
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Laurel Martinez | July 23, 2016
The Legend of Sabine Pass and the Headless Yankee Cannoneer
Any number of ghost stories derive their origin from the Civil War era. Here is the legend of...
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Laurel Martinez | July 22, 2016
9 of the Best Mid-Sized Cities in Texas
Where to find that elusive blend of charm and choice? Here are 9 of the best mid-sized cities...